RUN BASE RE-DEVELOPMENT-DAY 3 & 4

Whooot whoot!! I have to say, I am on a roll! Getting back to lifting and running consistently has felt soooo good!! Day 3 called for 37 min with descending pace per mile.....totally nailed it!! -Mile 1-11:49 -Mile 2- 11:13 -Mile 3-10:42 -Mile .33- 10:09 Day 4 called for 27 min with descending pace per …

Strong Lift /Run Base Re-Development-Day 2

Wednesday morning started with a little bit of a struggle. Getting back into the swing of things is going to take some time for sure. The 5:45 and the 6:00 (NO REALLY GET UP ) alarms are not getting easier but they will.....right? I hope so...... Stronglift Day 2: Squats, Overhead Press and Deadlifts. I …

Run base re-development-Day 1

One of the things that I have been struggling with most often and recently is the loss of my run base.  To think, I used to train and run half marathons and most recently I have been struggling just to run a mile.  The frustration has been quite significant for me. As I count down …

76 day countdown…..

Heeeeey!! It actually feels so weird and foreign to put words to this post. My how the times have changed! You are probably wondering what the heck my post title means-76 day countdown until what-Tamieka? Well, as of today, Sunday October 15th-there are 76 days left in 2017! Can you believe that?! I know right?!? …

Do you log Charity Miles?

Happy Wednesday all!! Have you ever participated in an event for charity? When I run/race, I try to consider running for charities as I know that there are many charities out there that can use the extra support and funds.  I have to admit though, the one thing I really don't look forward to when …

Soleful Saturday-Moneghetti Workout

Welcome back to Soleful Saturday.....a Saturday post dedicated to all things running. Today, I am sharing with you a workout that has been one of the hardest workouts that I have done in a long time. A little back story...since my knee arthritis has been giving me so much pain, I have reduced my running …

TOTR…2016 race review

Well here we are the last Tuesday of 2016 so seems only appropriate to use the TOTR to look back at and share my 2016 races. Last year at this time, I shared how amazing my 2015 racing year had been! Last year was so memorable because I accomplished race PRs that I had never …

Runfession-November 2016

Holy Moly...it's the last Friday of November..not only does that mean that it is time for Runfessions but that also means that there is a little over a month left in 2016...HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE!!! It has been MONTHS  (RunFession #1-March was my last time...what the heck!!) since I have Runfessed so I think it …

Weekly Wrap-Week of June 6th

It's Monday! Happy Monday!!     Linking up with my girls, Tricia and Holly and all the other bloggers sharing their Weekly Wrap. Monday: Week 7 of my weight training program-Lower Body Tuesday: Week 7 of my weight training program-Upper  Body Wednesday: Week 7 of my weight training program-Active Rest Day @ the pool I did 26 lengths …

Weekly Wrap….I am my sister’s keeper

My Sunday/Monday's keep getting away from me and I have not been able to link up with my girls, Tricia and Holly and all the other bloggers sharing their Weekly Wrap. I do miss checking in with everyone, so I am using my break at work to do a quick check in.   Last week was …